E2 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in E2 6LX

E2 6LX, Tower Hamlets has recorded a total of 209 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.44 per 1,000 population. This E2 6LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader E2 postcode area, which has experienced 698 crimes and a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this E2 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around E2 6LX, encompassing approximately 14473 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (-31.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (48.57% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

E2 6LX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ainsley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Rushmead with total crimes: 9
  • Cambridge Heath Road with total crimes: 9

E2 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5614.44-31.71%
Violence and sexual offences523.8748.57%
Bicycle theft143.59100.00%
Public order140.97-17.65%
Other theft130.9785.71%
Vehicle crime130.90225.00%
Drugs100.9042.86%
Theft from the person90.69-18.18%
Shoplifting80.6260.00%
Burglary70.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.480.00%
Robbery60.480.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour8213.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences355.670.00%
Public order172.420.00%
Theft from the person111.171000.00%
Drugs70.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.48600.00%
Other theft70.48600.00%
Bicycle theft70.480.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Robbery60.410.00%
Shoplifting50.410.00%
Vehicle crime40.350.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Other theft10.07-50.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.41-86.67%
Violence and sexual offences20.14-94.74%
Public order10.14-85.71%
Theft from the person10.07-92.86%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5311.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.663700.00%
Other theft152.63650.00%
Theft from the person141.041300.00%
Bicycle theft140.970.00%
Shoplifting70.970.00%
Vehicle crime70.480.00%
Public order70.48600.00%
Burglary70.480.00%
Robbery30.480.00%
Drugs30.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs50.76-37.50%
Other theft20.35-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%
Public order10.07-92.86%
Theft from the person10.07-93.75%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-97.73%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.68-10.20%
Anti-social behaviour343.04-10.53%
Burglary232.3521.05%
Theft from the person161.59-36.00%
Other theft141.11-56.25%
Public order140.977.69%
Vehicle crime140.97-17.65%
Shoplifting110.9737.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.76-43.75%
Drugs80.62300.00%
Robbery50.55-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.35-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.21100.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4916.31-5.77%
Anti-social behaviour383.39-19.15%
Other theft322.6377.78%
Theft from the person252.2147.06%
Burglary191.73111.11%
Vehicle crime171.3170.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.1745.45%
Public order131.11-40.91%
Shoplifting80.9060.00%
Robbery80.55-11.11%
Bicycle theft50.55-44.44%
Other crime30.350.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.140.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5214.7213.04%
Anti-social behaviour473.594.44%
Public order223.2557.14%
Other theft181.5228.57%
Theft from the person171.2454.55%
Criminal damage and arson111.17-38.89%
Vehicle crime100.76-16.67%
Burglary90.6950.00%
Robbery90.62-10.00%
Bicycle theft90.62-10.00%
Shoplifting50.62-50.00%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4614.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour453.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson183.110.00%
Public order141.240.00%
Other theft140.970.00%
Vehicle crime120.970.00%
Theft from the person110.830.00%
Robbery100.760.00%
Bicycle theft100.690.00%
Shoplifting100.690.00%
Drugs70.690.00%
Burglary60.480.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 355 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202482
April 202453
January 202434
December 202338
November 202347
October 202345

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
April 202414
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20247
January 202423
December 202319
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 202415
March 20242
January 202414
December 202332
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 202414
December 202313
November 202322
October 202314

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
April 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
April 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 106 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202414
March 20241
January 202416
December 202325
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202435
May 20242
April 202438
March 20241
January 202444
December 202349
November 202352
October 202346

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
April 20243
March 20245
January 20248
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
April 20247
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
April 20241
January 20249
December 202316
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the E2 6LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ainsley Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Rushmead
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cambridge Heath Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Turin Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Minerva Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bethnal Green Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. B108
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Tillet Way
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seabright Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Winkley Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 11. Jersey Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Florida Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Corfield Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ramsey Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garner Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Middleton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Pott Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Cambridge Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Barnet Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 23. Hackney Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Ropley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Ion Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Temple Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Old Bethnal Green Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 28. Hague Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 29. Finnis Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Kelsey Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1